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| un·will·ing [ un wílling ] |
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1. not willing: not willing to do something
 unwilling to participate
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2. reluctant: given reluctantly or grudgingly
unwilling assistance
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| un·will·ing·ly adverb |
| un·will·ing·ness noun |
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unwilling, reluctant, disinclined, averse, hesitant, loath
CORE MEANING: lacking the desire to do something
unwilling not willing to do something;
The authorities seem unable or unwilling to take tough action.
He viciously put down rebellions, trying to impose his harsh regime on his unwilling subjects
reluctant showing no enthusiasm for doing something;
Most elderly people value their independence and are often reluctant to accept help.
disinclined without a strong motivation to do something;
a weapon of last resort that the government is disinclined to use
The obvious lack of consensus made us disinclined to pursue the matter further.
averse (formal) strongly opposed to or disliking something;
Neither country is averse to using the desperate plight of millions to arouse resentment of the West.
not averse to marriage
hesitant slow to do or say something because of indecision or lack of confidence;
Throughout the first set, both players looked tense and were hesitant to attack.
hesitant about getting involved
loath unwilling or reluctant to do something;
Today's Hollywood producers are notoriously loath to take chances on newcomers. |
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